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Avian flu cull order for B.C. ostrich farm to be reviewed in court today – CBC
Apr 15, 2025 A Federal Court judge will begin hearing arguments Tuesday in the case of a B.C. ostrich farm which has been ordered to cull its entire flock over avian flu concerns. Universal Ostrich is located on a rural road near Edgewood, in B.C.’s West Kootenay region, an approximately 175-kilometre drive east from Kelowna […]
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CRA accounts hacked after 28,000 social insurance numbers stolen in data breach – CBC
Imposters claimed bogus returns through H&R Block offices in Alberta Apr 15, 2025 Nurse Leslie Warner will never forget being taken to her local RCMP detachment in Fernie, B.C., in 2022 and charged in a social security fraud operating out of Alberta. She says she was fingerprinted and had her mug shot taken. “I was […]
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BC schools to offer free eye exams for students in new pilot program
VANCOUVER, BC, April 14, 2025 – BC Doctors of Optometry (BCDO), in partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), is launching a school-based vision exam pilot program to provide free, comprehensive eye exams to students in kindergarten and Grade 1.The initiative aims to improve early detection of vision problems, support learning outcomes and reduce barriers to […]
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CPSBC publishes a new practice standard for physicians who provide care to incarcerated patients
Apr 14, 2025 CPSBC has published a new practice standard, Treating Incarcerated Patients in Isolation, that highlights expectations for physicians who work in corrections to minimize health impacts related to solitary confinement. The practice standard is based on the United Nations Mandela Rules, which outline principles for the dignified treatment of incarcerated people, including prohibitions […]
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31st annual Enserva STARS & Spurs Gala raises more than $1.7 million for STARS
CALGARY, Alberta, April 14, 2025 — The Enserva STARS & Spurs Gala (The Gala) celebrated another successful event this past Saturday, raising a total of $1,708,872 for Shock Trauma Air Rescue Support (STARS). This highly anticipated event brought together industry leaders, community supporters and distinguished guests to raise crucial funds for STARS, ensuring life-saving emergency […]
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Data shows encouraging impact of harm reduction efforts
Apr 14, 2025 Unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations | VANCOUVER – The 2024 First Nations specific data for toxic drug poisoning events and deaths in BC released by the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) shows a 6.8 per cent decrease in toxic drug poisoning deaths and a 8.6 per cent decrease […]
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Ozempic for youth? Childhood obesity care gets an overhaul in Canada – GLOBAL
April 14, 2025 For the first time in nearly two decades, Canada has updated its national clinical guideline for childhood and adolescent obesity — and this time, the focus isn’t on numbers on a scale. Instead, the new approach recommends focusing on quality of life and mental health, and even includes medications like GLP-1s for […]
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Canadians could lose vital safety information amid deep cuts to the U.S. FDA, experts warn – CTV
April 13, 2025 Canadian health experts warn the fallout from thousands of job cuts at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on April 1 could disrupt the flow of safety information on drugs, medical devices, and food to Canada. For years, Canadian agencies responsible for monitoring food and pharmaceutical safety have worked closely with regulators […]
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Treat childhood obesity by reducing stigma, adding options, say new Canadian guidelines – CBC
GLP-1s like Ozempic among recommendations in new guidelines for physicians Apr 14, 2025 Brenndon Goodman was nine years old when a doctor told him he would be dead by 30 if he couldn’t get his weight under control. “You’re going through all the issues a normal nine-year-old goes through. On top of that, also being […]
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Island Health and ‘Na̱mg̱is First Nation sign health service agreement – Times Colonist
Health authority leaders and the nation’s leadership met in the ʼNa̱mǥis big-house on Thursday for the signing ceremony. Island Health has signed an agreement with ‘Na̱mg̱is First Nation to better co-ordinate health-care service delivery on Cormorant Island. Senior officials at Island Health will now be required to work collaboratively with the nation’s health board regarding […]
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